Comparison

DigSpice DRIFT vs GPS Lap Timer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DigSpice DRIFT

Features
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デジスパイス社製のGPSロガー”デジスパイス3、4”と連携し、ドリフト走行している車両の情報(時刻、位置、速度、車両姿勢など)を記録するアプリです。対応製品をご購入の上ご使用ください。 Bluetooth Low Energy(BLE)経由のデジスパイス測位情報とiOS端末のモーションセンサー値とを記録します。記録したデータをもとにパソコンのデジスパイス解析ソフトを用いてドリフト走行をアニメーション再生することができます。走行速度やドリフトアングルをグラフや数値で見ることができます。 このアプリで記録したデータを表示するには、デジスパイス解析ソフト Version 4.0.0 以降が必要です。 公道では決してドリフト走行を行わないでください。管理された場所で安全のための措置をとったうえで行なってください。 GPS受信状態によっては正しい情報が記録できない場合があります。上空が開けた場所で走行してください。 走行開始から停止まので間に1秒程度の直進走行が含まれていなければドリフトを検出することができません。走行には必ず直進走行を含めてください。 記録したデータはパソコンiTunesのファイル共有機能を用いて取り出すか、アプリからメール送信します。

About

GPS Lap Timer

Accurately measure lap and sector times for race tracks using your iPhone's GPS. This app employs proprietary algorithms for precise timing without external receivers. It saves approximately 10,000 laps and supports numerous circuits worldwide.

Highlights
  • Accurate lap and sector timing
  • Uses iPhone GPS
  • Proprietary measurement algorithms
  • Saves up to 10,000 laps
  • Supports numerous global circuits
  • Stand-by mode for pocket use
Features
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• "GPS Lap Timer" is a lap timer app for racing circuits that utilizes the iPhone's GPS function. • Easily and accurately measure lap times and sector times using only your iPhone. No external GPS receiver is required. • The accuracy of a GPS lap timer is not determined solely by the GPS update frequency. This app achieves highly accurate lap time measurement through its unique measurement logic. • Approximately 10,000 measured lap times are saved and can be viewed and shared. • Enjoy a fulfilling racing life with this app! (How to use) Please see "https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/gps-lap-timer-free-ios-app.html”. You can also access it from “Settings” → “User Guide” in the app. (Measurable circuits) Planned to be added. Please let us know if you have any requests. Please also report any bugs or issues. (Australia) Sydney Motorsport Park (Brabham, Gardner GP, Druitt North) Sydney Motorsport Park Amaroo South (Canada) Calabogie Motorsports Park CTMP Driver Development Track CTMP Grand Prix Track CTMP Karting Track (CCW) CTMP Karting Track (CW) Toronto Motorsports Park (CCW) Toronto Motorsports Park (CW) (France) Circuit Paul Ricard (Gernany) Nürburgring Nordschleife Nürburgring Nordschleife (BTG) (Japan) Please see “https://gpslaptimer.blogspot.com/2026/08/list-of-japanese-circuits.html”. (Malaysia) Sepang International Circuit (Taiwan) Lihpao G2 Circuit (Thailand) Chang International Circuit (United Kingdom) Oulton Park Circuit Silverstone International Circuit Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit Silverstone Stowe Circuit Silverstone National Circuit Donington Park Circuit Brands Hatch GP Circuit Brands Hatch Indy Circuit (United States) Blackhawk Farms Raceway BRP Kart CCW1 BRP Kart CW1 BRP Race CCW1 BRP Race CW1 BRP Race CCW2 BRP Race CW2 BRP The Circuit CCW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) BRP The Circuit CW (Buttonwillow Raceway Park) Laguna Seca Road America Sebring Raceway GP Road Course Sonoma Raceway Summit Point Motorsports Park (Main) Summit Point (Jefferson Circuit CCW) Summit Point (Shenandoah Circuit CCW) VIR Grand∙Full Course VIR North Course VIR South Course VIR Patriot Course Waterford Hills Road Racing The developer assumes no responsibility for any accident, violation, loss or claims by third parties which may arise from the use of this app. Terms of Use: This application is provided under the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA). https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DigSpice DRIFT2 screens
GPS Lap Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DigSpice DRIFT at none against GPS Lap Timer's 3. DigSpice DRIFT also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.0). GPS Lap Timer's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 28 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. GPS Lap Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 3 months. DigSpice DRIFT asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DigSpice DRIFT ships an update every 28 months, GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
DigSpice DRIFT versus GPS Lap Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDigSpice DRIFTGPS Lap Timer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—61.9% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTADAYOSHI SATOTakao Ichimura

In-app purchases

None

DigSpice DRIFT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

GPS Lap Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Measurements$3.993 Months
  • Unlimited Measurements$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited measurements$9.99

Questions

Is DigSpice DRIFT free?
DigSpice DRIFT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GPS Lap Timer free?
GPS Lap Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DigSpice DRIFT or GPS Lap Timer have ads?
GPS Lap Timer shows ads; DigSpice DRIFT does not.
Which is updated more often, DigSpice DRIFT or GPS Lap Timer?
DigSpice DRIFT ships an update every 28 months, and GPS Lap Timer every 6 days. Most recently, DigSpice DRIFT was updated on September 29, 2026 and GPS Lap Timer on October 12, 2026.

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